Postcode B68 9BX is located in a major urban area, within the Old Warley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Warley West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Warley West is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.
Warley West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Warley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Warley West is £37,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from B68 9BX.
Warley West near B68 9BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £670,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £335,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £256,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £207,500 |
10 years price trend in Old Warley
In the B68 9BX postcode area, located within Warley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bleakhouse Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Oldbury Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brandhall Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Plough | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LH | |
| 0.2 mi | The George | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.